Epic Games Agree To Pay Shenmue 3 Refunds to Backers

Shenmue 3

How quickly things can turn around from such an optimistic project to one that has all the hallmarks of an impending disaster. Now, I must admit that I have never been part of the ‘hardcore’ community that drove Shenmue 3 into existence, but if I was, at this point I’d be feeling more than a little frustrated.

There is, however, some good news. Well, if you want to bail out at this point at least. Joining both Ys Net and Deep Silver, Epic Games has also confirmed that they will honour any refunds to backers who purchased the game during the crowdfunding process.

Can They Do This?

In a report via PCGamesN, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has issued a statement confirming the refund policy. He said said:

“Epic is funding the cost of all Kickstarter refunds resulting from Shenmue III’s move to the Epic Games store, so that refunds won’t reduce Ys Net’s development funding. When future games go Epic-exclusive after offering crowdfunding rewards on other PC stores, we’ll either coordinate with colleagues at the other stores to ensure key availability in advance, or guarantee refunds at announcement time.”

For those of you who did, however, back the game at it’s earliest stages, if you are unhappy with how things have progressed in the last 6-12 months, you at least have a legitimate option now to back out and get some of your money back.

What do you think? Did you back Shenmue 3? Will you be requesting a refund? – Let us know in the comments!

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